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THE QUEENS MEDICAL CENTER

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Specialties

Dr. Sarah Johnson has the following 1 specialty

Psychiatry

A psychiatrist is a doctor with specific training in the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness.<br>He or she can not only provide the counseling necessary to both diagnose and treat a patient, but can also prescribe medication when needed. In some cases, a psychiatrist will only provide the medication and the counseling will be provided by another healthcare specialist, like a certified counselor or psychologist.Like other doctors, psychiatrists employ diagnostic tools like CT scans and MRI in order to observe the structure and function of a patient's brain.Once a diagnosis is made, these specialists may use behavior or cognitive therapy in order to address the patient's condition, or a multitude of other types of therapy, in conjunction with or in place of medication.

Board Certified

Dr. Sarah Johnson is Board Certified in the following:

Psychiatry

Board certification indicates that a doctor is highly qualified in
the medical field in which he or she practices. A board-certified
doctor is more likely than a non-board-certified doctor to have the
most current skills and knowledge about how to treat your medical condition.

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